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GU51 OEH

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,197 mi
Last recorded133,197 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 133,197 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 129,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 125,289 miles

nearside @ offside front radius arm front rubbers slghtly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,334 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 121,334 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 113,990 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 102,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,413 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 87,291 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,784 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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GU51 OEH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU51 OEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU51 OEH?

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What year was GU51 OEH registered?

GU51 OEH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is GU51 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 OEH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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